Jan 27, 2023 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, Resources, Sober living
When we think about addiction, there are a lot of feelings that get dredged up along with that single word. The social weight of that word is heavy still as the stigma persists. What’s more, is that the admission and commitment to sobriety so often feels far less than...
Dec 17, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, Sober living
Recovery housing plays a significant role in the continuum of treatment for those in the initial and ongoing stages of recovery. They provide a structured living environment, peer support, and essential possibilities for people to build long-term recovery resources....
Nov 26, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Resources, Sober living
The holidays can make it challenging to stay sober. With the increase in family gatherings, office parties, and social events, alcohol is often seen as a gathering staple. Simply put, it’s a time of year when there are a lot of parties. Thanksgiving, Christmas,...
Oct 24, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Resources, Sober living
Addiction is a chronic mental condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a symptomatic brain disorder that is frequently associated with trauma and pain, as well as guilt and abuse. Despite being aware of the dangers of drugs, the drug user feels...
Jul 29, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Addiction recovery is a deeply challenging journey in and of itself, but without affordable housing options, it can feel almost impossible to manage. Moreover (emotions aside) statistics show that stable, supportive housing increases the positive outcomes of a...
May 24, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Healing from substance use disorder is a lengthy process that takes far more than the typical 12 steps we’re used to. There’s just so much of life tangled up in addiction that it can be hard to account for all of it at once. For example, where in those 12 steps does...
